WDPB12324
In collaboration with:
Dickens Publishing Ltd. Suite G7-G8, Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7ET, United Kingdom. E-mail: info@dickenspublishing.co.uk
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WDPB12324
ISBN 978-981-07-6106-6
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In collaboration with Dickens Publishing Ltd. (UK) Based on Revised
English Language Examination NEW Essential Skill-building Exercises Progressive Tasks That Stimulate Creative Thinking Clear and Concise Answers for Easy Reference
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ISBN 978-981-07-6106-6
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First Published 2014 In collaboration with Dickens Publishing Ltd. (UK)
Š Pelangi Publishing Singapore Pte. Ltd. 2014 All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, photocopying, mechanical, recording or otherwise, without the prior permission of Pelangi Publishing Singapore Pte. Ltd.
PELANGI PUBLISHING SINGAPORE PTE. LTD. ( 201112597 C ) 1 Goldhill Plaza, #02-27 Goldhill Plaza Novena, Singapore 308899. E-mail: pps@pelangibooks.com
Printed in Malaysia
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Our English Writing Series for Primary Levels is aimed at guiding pupils to write effectively upon developing their creative and analytical skills.
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When pupils are trained to observe and analyse different situations, then asked to create and suggest ideas, they will be equipped with the skills for writing, and hence feel confident to write.
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In line with the requirements of the latest Singapore English Language Syllabus which aims at moulding pupils into creative human resources, our series focuses on the following essentials:
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• grammar and lexical enrichment exercises • skill-building exercises (e.g. how to expand on a word, a phrase, a sentence, a paragraph, etc.) • progressive tasks that stimulate creative and analytical thinking (e.g. give opinions, suggest ideas, make conclusions, etc.) • exposure to the different styles of writing
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The carefully graded exercises are excellent resources that teachers can use for classroom teaching. Pupils can also work on the exercises by themselves at home as clear and concise answers for easy reference are included in the book.
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Our English Writing Series for Primary Levels has been carefully planned and arranged by experienced teachers to help pupils to learn to write different compositions using their creativity and analytical skills.
It will be a great help to pupils who are keen to learn more about writing!
WRITING EXERCISE 6............................... 21 Cloze Test A Surprise Birthday Party Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition Teachers’ Day
WRITING EXERCISE 2................................5 Cloze Test Moving to a New House Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition Christmas Day
WRITING EXERCISE 7.............................. 25 Cloze Test Dog and His Bone Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition School Concert
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WRITING EXERCISE 8.............................. 29 Cloze Test Helping Others Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition A Visit to the Farm
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WRITING EXERCISE 3................................9 Cloze Test Going to the Dentist’s Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition December Holidays
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WRITING EXERCISE 1................................. 1 Cloze Test Mother’s Day Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition My New Friend
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WRITING EXERCISE 4............................... 13 Cloze Test Down with Chickenpox Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition Losing a Pet
WRITING EXERCISE 5............................... 17 Cloze Test A Mishap Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition A Bee Attack
WRITING EXERCISE 9.............................. 33 Cloze Test My New Toy Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition A Fire
WRITING EXERCISE 10............................. 37 Cloze Test Children’s Day Celebration Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition Hari Raya Celebration
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WRITING EXERCISE 15............................. 57 Cloze Test Making Sandwiches Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition A New Hobby
WRITING EXERCISE 12............................. 45 Cloze Test Grandmother Fell Ill Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition
WRITING EXERCISE 16.............................. 61 Cloze Test Farmer Dan Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition
Going to the Cinema
A Camping Trip
WRITING EXERCISE 13............................. 49 Cloze Test Exam Fever Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition Toothache
ENRICHMENT PRACTICES.......................... 65
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WRITING EXERCISE 11............................... 41 Cloze Test An Accident Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition A Raining Day
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ANSWERS.............................................. 81
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WRITING EXERCISE 14............................. 53 Cloze Test Painting the House Guided Writing – Writing a Story – Writing a Composition Chinese New Year
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A Look at each picture and write a suitable word in the blank to complete the story.
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Mother’s Day
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Mindy sat on her (1)
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wanted to make a cup of (3)
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After that, Mindy headed for the (6)
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bedroom. Mindy’s mother was still sleeping. She left the tray of
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breakfast on the table and left the house.
She wanted to get her mother a bunch of flowers.
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Where was Kelly going?
What animal did Kelly see?
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C Look at the picture. Write a composition of about 60 words. You may use the words in the boxes for help.
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My New Friend
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to complete the story.
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had bought a new
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Sam walked into the huge (1)
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excited. He kept barking and wagging his tail. When all the (6)
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He waved goodbye to Sam and Annie. Immediately, Sam and
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Annie raced upstairs to their bedrooms. Cola followed them. Annie was so happy with the sight of her bedroom that she got on the (10)
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B Look at the picture for each question. Use your imagination to give interesting and creative answers.
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C Look at the picture. Write a composition of about 60 words. You may use the words in the boxes to help you.
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Christmas Day
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A Look at each picture and write a suitable word in the blank to complete the story.
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Going to the Dentist’s
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The dentist checks his teeth and tells Dan’s mother that he
has to pull out the decayed tooth. Dan begins to cry. The dentist gives him a (6)
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Where were the pupils?
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What were the boys doing?
Why were the pupils doing this?
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What did the teacher do?
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C Look at the picture. Write a composition of about 60 words. You may use the words in the boxes for help.
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December Holidays
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Down with Chickenpox
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A Look at each picture and write a suitable word in the blank to complete the story.
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Tony woke up with a headache. He put his hand on his
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to look for his mother. She took his hands and examined his
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his (6)
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chickenpox. She told him to get dressed because she wanted to take
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his friends. After paying for the medicine, Tony and his mother went home.
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Answers Answers Writing Exercise 2
A 1. bed
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Writing Exercise 1 3. coffee
4. dress
3. sister
4. bedroom
5. ribbon
6. kitchen
5. dog
7. toaster
8. cup
7. mother
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9. butter
10. tray
9. truck
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Kelly Saved a Kitten
Bob was bouncing a ball while walking to the playground. Suddenly, he missed the ball and it bounced onto the road. Bob ran after his ball. An oncoming car almost hit him. The driver braked in time. Bob was dazed. The driver got down from his car and pacified Bob. Bob realised that he should not play near the road.
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Kelly was walking to her friend’s house when she heard the faint cries of a cat. Kelly turned her direction to where the sound came from. A kitten was inside a ditch! Kelly picked it up and cuddled it close to her body. Then she carried it to her friend’s house. Kelly was happy that the kitten was now safe.
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Anne, a new student, just joined our class this morning. She stood in front of the class as Miss Lim introduced her to us. She looked nervous and shy. We greeted her with our warm smiles. All my classmates were friendly towards Anne. She was happy and felt at home. I was glad that I had made a new friend.
C (Suggested answer) It was Christmas Day! John, together with his parents and sister, had already decorated the Christmas tree in their house. On the tree were lovely hooks, balls and socks. The presents were placed under the tree. John’s mother had prepared a turkey dinner. His father had bought a cake from a famous cake shop.
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www.PelangiBooks.com
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• Online Bookstore • Online Library •
Published by:
Pelangi Publishing Singapore Pte. Ltd. In collaboration with:
Dickens Publishing Ltd. Suite G7-G8, Davina House, 137-149 Goswell Road, London, EC1V 7ET, United Kingdom. E-mail: info@dickenspublishing.co.uk
www.PelangiBooks.com • Online Bookstore • Online Library •
( 201112597 C )
WDPB12324
ISBN 978-981-07-6106-6
,!7IJ8B0-hgbagg!
In collaboration with Dickens Publishing Ltd. (UK) Based on Revised
English Language Examination NEW Essential Skill-building Exercises Progressive Tasks That Stimulate Creative Thinking Clear and Concise Answers for Easy Reference